Adding to a string of summer singles, Influencers are unveiling "Forevermore" today through Syntax Creative to all digital outlets. The compelling ballad builds to the anchoring chorus of "I am yours forevermore" harkening back to Ephesians 1:18. The lyrics, paired with the soaring instrumental, were written by Sawyer Stromwall, Mark Evans and Chloe Evans.

'Tis the season for frights and delights, as Food Network rolls out two returning series, one all-new competition, plus five specials capturing the Halloween spirit for over 20 hours of thematic holiday programming.

Discover716 is throwing a mega bash starting at 4 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 25, at the Niawanda Park concert shell. The event is free to attend and will celebrate the app's first year. The Discover716 Bash also is a way to say thank you to the app's 20,000 users.

The Northwest Jazz Festival, Lewiston, NY, kicks off tonight on Center Street and continues all day Saturday. Now in its 17th year, the popular event features local, regional, national and even international musicians performing on stages stretching from Center and Fourth streets to Center and Sixth streets. In addition, there is merchandise for sale, village vendors preparing food and selected portable snack shacks offering award-winning fare.

Simon Cowell, the creator of the global "Got Talent" franchise, the biggest TV format in history and whose opinion on any act can have enormous impact, has renewed his multi-year deal with NBC as a judge on the juggernaut hit series "America's Got Talent."

NBC, in the midst of another summer where it's once again beading the competition handily, is ordering a second season of its newest hit series, "Making It," from Universal Television Alternative Studio.

The National Buffalo Wing Festival, one of the country's most beloved food festivals, returns to Coca-Cola Field in Buffalo on Sept. 1-2 to celebrate its 17th year. The festival, which attracted 50,000-plus attendees from all 50 states and 44 different countries last year, will feature more than 25 local, regional, national and international eateries serving over 100 styles of chicken wings, as well as other festival favorite foods.

"Broken With You," the Burtonwood Records debut from singer/songwriter Nathan Sheridan, releases Sept. 14. Featuring 11 songs written or co-written by Sheridan, the collection draws from the young artist's powerful life story of overcoming profound adversity and loss.

Mike Tirico has been named the new studio host for "Football Night in America," the most-watched studio show in sports since its debut in 2006. He will work alongside "FNIA" analysts Tony Dungy and Rodney Harrison, and "NFL Insider" Mike Florio, from Studio 1 at NBC Sports' International Broadcast Center in Stamford, Connecticut.

Elvis Presley has entered the Billboard top Christian album chart at No. 1 - a first for the legendary artist - with "Where No One Stands Alone," a groundbreaking new album on RCA/Legacy celebrating the singer's everlasting love of gospel music. The new collection is also No. 1 on the Billboard physical albums chart and the Billboard vinyl albums chart. The album debuted in the Top 10 in the U.K., marking his 53rd U.K. Top 10 album.

Buffalo Sabres season ticketholders have a new option for sharing season ticket packages beginning this season. The Sabres have partnered with "SplitSeasonTickets," a new online platform that makes it easier for fans to share season tickets by finding partners, efficiently dividing tickets between them, and managing and tracking their supply.

The Northwest Jazz Festival, Lewiston, NY, has become one of the region's premier summer music events, with more than 40,000 visitors annually enjoying over 30 performances, culinary samplings and wine tastings along Center Street. Now in its 17th year, the 2018 edition is slated for Aug. 24-25. Headliners include Veronica Swift and The Benny Green Trio on Friday, and Elio Villafranca (pictured) and the Jass Syncopators on Saturday.

Award-winning Canadian band Informants Worship, formerly known as Informants, begins a new chapter today with the anticipated release of "Show Me." Written by founding members Christian Victory and Joshua Parmiter, along with Pete Mol, who also produced the track, the single encapsulates a new sound and direction for the acclaimed band.

"Star Wars Resistance," a new animated series that takes place prior to the events of "The Force Awakens," takes flight with a one-hour premiere Sunday, Oct. 7 (10 p.m. EDT/PDT), on Disney Channel, DisneyNOW and Disney Channel VOD, with subsequent airings on Disney XD.

USA Network announced its new music showcase series, "Real Country," has added country stars Trace Adkins, Wynonna Judd and Big & Rich as celebrity guests. The network also announced a special appearance by beloved country icon Willie Nelson, and set Graham Bunn - most recently from Southern California's No. 1 country station, Go Country 105 - as host.

Following the death of musical and cultural legend Aretha Franklin, a special edition of "20/20" reflects on the life and legacy of the "Queen of Soul" who had an iconic, six-decade career spanning an array of musical genres. The hour gives an in-depth look at Franklin's memorable career and the impact that she had on millions of people around the world. The special will feature footage of the star from the ABC News archives, including Diane Sawyer's trip with Franklin to her hometown of Detroit in 2000 and a never-before-seen video of Franklin on tour.

Comedian and actor John Cleese will perform at Kleinhans Music Hall in Buffalo at 7:30 p.m. Monday, May 20. His show is called "Why There is No Hope," and tickets go on sale to the general public on Friday. Meet-and-greet tickets also are available.

Arts Services Initiative of Western New York is now accepting applications for the David R. Fendrick Theatre Fund. One grant in the amount of $1,000 will be awarded for the writing or production of new theater works, the new production of an existing work, experimental and multimedia theatrical productions, or the completion of works in progress. Applications will be taken online at www.asiwny.org and are due by 11:59 p.m. Monday, Aug. 27.

Five-time Olympic medalist Simone Biles (four gold and one bronze in Rio) competes for a record fifth women's U.S. all-around title this week as NBC Sports Group kicks off live coverage of the 2018 U.S. Gymnastics Championships from Boston.

"Broken With You," the Burtonwood Records debut from singer/songwriter Nathan Sheridan, will release Sept. 14, distributed by New Day Christian Distributors (physical) and Capitol CMG (digital). Featuring 11 songs written or co-written by Sheridan, the collection draws from the young artist's powerful life story of overcoming profound adversity and loss.

NBC Sports is scheduled to present 109 NHL regular-season games during the 2018-19 season - its most since acquiring NHL rights prior to the 2005-06 season. Coverage begins Wednesday, Oct. 3, at 7:30 p.m. ET on NBCSN, when Alex Ovechkin and the Stanley Cup champion Washington Capitals raise their championship banner to the rafters and host the Boston Bruins.

The Buffalo Philharmonic Orchestra and Principal Pops Conductor John Morris Russell have agreed to extend their contract for three more years after the initial agreement expires in August 2019. Russell will continue to conduct at least five pops programs per season and will take the lead in planning pops programming.

Chef, writer and culinary explorer Andrew Zimmern comes to Food Network as the host of a new primetime series "Big Food Truck Tip," premiering with back-to-back episodes on Wednesday, Sept. 19 (10 p.m. ET/PT). Join Andrew as he travels the country over six episodes in search of the most passionate food truck entrepreneurs who are chasing the American dream, serving up exceptional food to the public and daring to become their own boss.

Multitalented actress/singer Christy Carlson Romano and Emmy and Grammy Award-winning actor/comedian Patton Oswalt have joined the cast of the live-action "Kim Possible," a Disney Channel Original Movie about an everyday high school girl who, in her spare time, saves the world from villains.